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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,227 sqft
Price per Sqft $301
MLS Listing ID 262590
Style Cottage,Craftsman,Traditional
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,227
Year Built 1930
Annual Tax Amount $1,442
Lot Size 0.310 Acres
Acres 0.31
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The owners are motivated to sell this unique property!
Step into timeless charm and small-town convenience with this beautiful nearly 100-year-old Craftsman-style home, where character and comfort come together perfectly. Listed as the “French Young House” on the National Register of Historic Places, it features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. This inviting residence showcases soaring 10' first floor ceilings, original doors, vintage hardware and wood flooring throughout that reflect the craftsmanship and elegance of a bygone era.
Inside you'll find spacious living areas filled with natural light, historic details, and the warmth that only a well-loved Craftsman home can offer. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home in front of the propane cast iron stove, this property provides the perfect setting. The kitchen features a modern dishwasher, garbage disposal, and a dual fuel (electric/propane) range.
The original, unheated spring house is attached to the kitchen. It has electricity and serves as the laundry room and pantry. There is a small, heated sun porch with outside and kitchen access.
The home has three heating sources: a thermostatically controlled whole house propane stove and central heating provided by either fuel oil or an outdoor Taylor water heating stove. Heated water is provided by a Rinnai propane tankless water heater. Air conditioning is provided by three modern, high capacity window units adjustable by remote controls or from anywhere via a single phone app. All appliances are in complete working order and the heating/cooling systems in the house have been recently serviced. All of the electrical wiring was completely modernized in the 1990s and the house is connected via underground service. This home is not in a flood zone and was not impacted by Hurricane Helene.
A welcoming front porch, complete with a classic porch swing, provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. The home's curb appeal is enhanced by a colorful flower bed leading to the front entrance, along with an apple tree and berry bushes and mature plantings behind the house that add beauty and seasonal enjoyment to the property. A rarity in downtown Lansing, this house features an original carport for a smaller car and a paved driveway behind the house with space for at least 3 vehicles. Off of the dining room is a 8'x24' ground level deck. There is an underground French drain across the property that protects the home from excess moisture. Attached to the house is an unheated, but electrified workshop or studio. There is a large, free-standing garden shed and a fire pit with a movable cooking grate.
Located in the heart of the community, you will love being within walking distance of the grocery store, post office, coffee shop, Creeper Trail Park, and the local dog park. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially appreciate the short walk across the street to Big Horse Creek, a renowned and stocked North Carolina heritage trout stream and popular fishing destination known for its scenic beauty and excellent angling opportunities.
Offering historic charm, modern livability, and an unbeatable location, this exceptional home is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of mountain-town living.
Location
State NC
County Ashe
Community Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Area 17-Helton, Piney Creek
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Heating Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Oil, Other, See Remarks
Cooling 3+ Units, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Type Free Standing, Propane
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Other, Range, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storage, Paved Driveway
Parking Features Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Paved, Private, Shared Driveway
Community Features Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Mountain(s), Residential, Creek/Stream
Roof Type Metal
Porch Covered
Building
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage, Craftsman, Traditional
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Shed(s)
Schools
Elementary Schools Blue Ridge
High Schools Ashe County
Others
Tax ID 162060293466
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, New Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, New Loan
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